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MAZDA MAZDA5,

Overview

The new Mazda5 is offered in three different trim levels: base Sport, mid-level Touring and top grade Grand Touring. No matter the model, it comes with a 157 horsepower, 2.5L 4 cylinder engine. The Sport is available with a 6 speed manual gearbox or 5-speed automatic transmission. All other trims get an automatic only. The steering and suspension of the Mazda5 is very carlike based on the Mazda3 small-car family so it handles much better than most people movers and utility vehicles. The Mazda5 has electric hydraulic steering system, which uses a hydraulic setup combined with an electric power-steering pump. Currently the Mazda Mazda5 has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on the evaluation of 30 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Inside

The Mazda5 has seating for six people, while other vans hold seven or eight. The front seats and second row are fairly comfortable, offering a competitive amount of legroom and headroom. The Mazda5 has an impressive set of safety features, including electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, front side airbags and side-curtain bags that protect all occupants. A brake-override system automatically cancels throttle input if the driver also steps on the brake. Sport models include air conditioning; power windows, mirrors and locks; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel; steering-wheel audio controls; a 6-speaker sound system; cruise control; remote keyless entry; and 16-inch alloy wheels. Touring models add some appearance and tech extras, including a rear spoiler, side-sill extensions, fog lamps, leather steering-wheel and shift-knob trim, a trip computer, a Bluetooth hands-free interface and larger 17-inch alloy wheels. At the top of the line, the Grand Touring adds xenon HID headlamps, leather upholstery, heated mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats, a 6-CD changer and Sirius satellite radio.

Driving

The Mazda5 has nimble handling and a fun to drive persona. Every model comes with a responsive four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission, a combination that's eager to accelerate around town, but can struggle on a long hill climb. This is one of the thriftiest powertrains in the class; its fuel economy rating is 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. For power, the Mazda 5 comes with a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine that produces 157 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the Sport, while a five-speed automatic is optional on the Sport and standard on the other trims. The 5's front seats are comfortable, though taller folks may wish for more rearward seat travel. Its fuel economy is also remarkable by four-cylinder standards, though it's still better than any minivan's V6 can manage.

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